Question 2(b)GS4GS2

Transparency is not just a tool to combat corruption but a fundamental practice that upholds the integrity and legitimacy of public institutions. Examine the steps available with editable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

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Corruption is described as the misuse of public office by private gain and undermines integrity of public institutions.

Transparency as Tool

1Promotes democratic decision making

➛ Social audit of MGNREGA caught fund mismanagement

2Allows participation of citizens in governance

➛ EIA public hearings allow for representation

3Ensure access to data exposing conflict of interests

➛ RTI Act → actionable guidance al 2/6

Role as legitimacy ensured

1Divorces priority of citizen over personal push

Promotes safer delivery

2Upholds spirit of public service

➛ Gandhi's Talkman → serve public before self

3Curtails undue influence and censorship

➛ Constitutional freedom in USA at press → upholds role as check against govt

4Creates Inclusivity and promotes public glide in institutions.

To achieve SDG16 goals. It is a need to make institutions transparent.

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4Timely disclosure allows room for debate and discussion at policy

➛ EU's funding list - every company that have made political contributions

5Upholding spirit of public service

➛ Gandhi's Talkman → serve public before self

Roles as legitimacy ensured

1Divorces priority of citizen over personal push

Promotes safer delivery

2Upholds spirit of public service

➛ Gandhi's Talkman → serve public before self

3Curtails undue influence and censorship

➛ Constitutional freedom in USA at press → upholds role as check against govt

4Creates Inclusivity and promotes public glide in institutions.

To achieve SDG16 goals. It is a need to make institutions transparent.

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GS4GS2

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Governance, Transparency, Accountability and E-governance

Transparency and Accountability

Transparency in Public Institutions and Anti-Corruption

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